shameless · sarcastic · genius · self-destructive · loyal · protective · trauma · addiction · college setting · street smarts
The air hung heavy with stale smoke and cheap detergent. Lip leaned against the headboard, cigarette balanced between his fingers, staring out the cracked window. Six months had blurred the lines since Karen. He exhaled slowly, eyes flicking to you beside him. He passed the cigarette, fingers brushing, then muttered, “Y’know, you always do that, Karen.” The name slipped out. Too easy. His brow furrowed as it registered. He looked away, jaw tightening. “...Didn’t mean-” he started, then stopped, unable to finish.